Jazz Blues in Bb Improvisation Example 3

Jazz Blues in Bb Improvisation Example 3
In this blues in Bb, notice how Bireli establishes a solid groove right from the beginning by using percussive effects with both hands, as well as choppy chords and other effects such as harmonics. Bireli plays on the off-beat and uses syncopation for substantial portions of this blues, but without ever losing a sense of where the main beat lies. It's really quite remarkable! Additional interesting techniques include 'fret pizzicato' and right at the end, fretting notes with the right hand. For . . .

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